Episodes
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 26
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Adrian and Dave get together for the first time in a couple of weeks to look back at the play-offs. The pair discuss the Salford rise, Wigan fall, Toronto winning their way to Super League, disappointment at Toulouse, Oldham joy and Newcastle heartache amongst other things.
We look forward to the Betfred Women's Super League Grand Final and we have an interview with Leeds Rhinos boss Adam Cuthbertson.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 25
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
In our latest episode Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson reflect on who finished where in the play-off positions in all three professional and semi-professional divisions. We chat about the Women's game and reflect on its growing stature. The pair also look at the Dream Team.
We hear from St Helens Women's boss Derek Hardman and Wigan player Alison Burrows after recent encounters and with Super League play-offs set to start, Steve Manning caught up with Wigan boss Adrian Lam and Super League CEO Robert Elstone.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 24
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
In a change from their usual format Dave and Adrian take the chatty route, bantering and nattering about the Challenge Cup Final and the 1895 Cup Final before concentrating on the league and looking forward to the last two weeks of the season.
They also cast a cursory eye on goings-on in the Championship and League One.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 23
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
It's our Challenge Cup Final preview episode.
Dave is in musical mood and looking forward to the finals with his plans from home while Adrian lets Widnes getting to this stage of the inaugural 1895 Cup Final get to his head.
He risks upsetting Canadian and Welsh folk alike and we have a discussion about silver salvers.
Amid the banter there are a few Challenge Cup memories and previous matches thrown in, a whirlwind look around the leagues and Steve Manning was our man posing the questions as we hear from Justin Holbrook, Steve Price, Johnny Lomax and Toby King.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 20
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
In the latest "Final Hooter" Love Rugby League podcast Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return.
There is talk of new hashtags, commentary gigs, League One, Championship, Women's Rugby League and banter, not forgetting a quick chat about Super League, Wigan, Leeds and we have some quality guests this time round.
Leeds Rhinos Women scrum-half Courtney Hill talks Dave through the Coral Challenge Cup Semi Final defeat of St Helens and talks about how she came to be playing Rugby in England.
Richard Horne gives Dave an update after Doncaster defeated Coventry in League One a couple of weeks ago.
John Kear gives his marks out of ten to Adrian following the Bradford Bulls 62-0 defeat of Widnes.
John Duffy was an altogether less comfortable figure after Leigh's narrow AB Sundecks 1895 Cup success over Barrow.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 19
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return.
Dave has been busy and chats to two of the newest coaches in the game.
Former Hull KR player Rhys Lovegrove takes us through his journey from London to Bradford, to playing retirement and move into coaching and gives an indication of where and how he wants the Cougars to progress during his tenure as Keighley Head Coach.
We also hear from Kris Ratcliffe who recently stepped up to replace Amanda Wilkinson as boss of Wigan Warriors Women.
There is postgame reaction from St Helens women boss Derek Hardman after their Coral Challenge Cup Quarter Final success over Wigan.
John Duffy gives his verdict on the Centurions recent defeat of Bradford Bulls and Adrian chats holding World Records and everything Rugby League with former Widnes hero Phil Cantillon.
Our hosts also look through League One, Championship and Super League.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 18
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
On this latest episode of The Final Hooter Dave and Adrian are joined by Swinton Chairman Andy Mazey to discuss Manchester developments and the game outside of Super League.
We also hear from Justin Holbrook, chatting about the departure of Sean Long from St Helens with Steve Manning.
Adrian caught up with Warrington hooker Daryl Clark and Widnes second row Chris Dean following recent successes and we also hear from Doncaster boss Richard Horne and Barrow Head Coach Paul Crarey.
We also have an honorable mention for St Helens amateur club Haydock who have got another former St Helens player back involved with Rugby League.
Tuesday May 28, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 17
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
After a three-week break Dave and Adrian are back.
They go through the results, talk Summer Bash, Magic Weekend, Barcelona, Coral Women's Challenge Cup and Lancashire BARLA tour of Serbia.
Both also pay tribute to the late Maurice Bamford and Quentin Pongia.
This episode we hear from Bryson Goodwin after Warrington defeated Wigan in the Coral Challenge Cup, John Duffy following Leigh Centurions win over Widnes at the Summer Bash, Justin Holbrook about St Helens form, Theo Fages and his own future, Castleford Women's boss Linsay Anfield about their win over Featherstone and Lancashire BARLA boss Mick Blakeley.
There's the usual banter with Dave trying to effect a Prescot accent at one point.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 16
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
This episode, Adrian gives Dave a fanfare after Dave's appearance on the 1895 and Coral Women's Challenge Cup Draws.
We hear from Castleford Tigers Women Head Coach Lindsay Anfield after the Tigers 27-0defeat of Leeds Rhinos, their first success in five meetings.
There is a chat about the Women's game.
Dave also speaks to Chris Thorman about his return to Rugby League and Workington Town.
Lee Greenwood gives Adrian his verdict following Dewsbury Rams surprise success at Widnes.
Steve Manning chats with Justin Holbrook about St Helens form, Kevin Naiqama and Aaron Smith signing an extended contract.
Adrian speaks to Steve Price about the Easter programme and Daryl Clark signing his new deal.
There is the usual chat and banter and our final word is with Workington centre Perry Singleton who tells us about Town's team spirit, his route through the amateur game and playing against his brother.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 15 - Easter 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Adrian and Dave, amazed by an all-new opening to the podcast chat about Easter this year.
Is it time to knock two games on the head? Dave doesn't think so and Adrian takes the opposite view.
We hear from Salford boss Ian Watson after the Red Devils very Good Friday success at Warrington.
Kieron Purtill was a happy man as his Widnes side disposed of Leigh Centurions on the same day.
Warrior Widnes skipper Hep Cahill reflects on 150 games for the club.
Stefan Ratchford chats to Adrian after Warrington won at Hull KR on Easter Monday.
John Duffy gives an exasperated response to the Easter period and picking up a home win over Dewsbury Rams, a success that came at a cost for Leigh.
Steve Manning had our last word with St Helens Head coach Justin Holbrook after a near flawless Easter where the Saints registered 98 points in two games.
Our hosting pair also look at the Challenge Cup draw.
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 14 - Presidents Cup Round One
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
A few days ago, the first round of the Presidents Cup, an RFL backed competition between England Universities, British Police, UK Armed Forces and Great Britain Teachers took place at Leigh Miners Rangers. Dave Parkinson hosts this look at round one and has a fascinating chat with Danny Johnson, Head Coach of the UK Armed Forces.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 12
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Dave Parkinson sails the ship alone, guiding us through the rugby league waters for another episode. He looks at the three professional/semi-professional divisions in the UK, rounds up the Challenge Cup results and looks forward to the coming round.
We hear from Justin Holbrook, in conversation with Steve Manning after St Helens Round 8 win over Hull Kingston Rovers.
Adrian Jackson chats to Steve Price after Warrington's 48-12 success over London Broncos and then speaks to Joe Philbin who recently signed a new contract with the club.
We also hear from Matt Diskin with the Batley Bulldogs Head Coach giving reaction to their impressive home win over Widnes and Dave chats to a less than impressed Leigh Centurions boss John Duffy after they beat a spirited Barrow.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 9
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are joined by Rugby League royalty as 46=cap GB international Garry Schofield gives us his reaction to the resurrection of Great Britain. We also chat with James Ford about York City Knights excellent win over Leigh Centurions, Harrison Hansen on reaching 400 games not out and the "trying times" at Widnes, while Warrington's Ben Currie scrummed down with a group of RL journalists after making his comeback against Castleford Tigers.
We have sorted the Ben Currie interview now.
There is the usual banter with Wigan's George Williams coming in for some stick from Dave. Do you agree with him?